Yoga, meditation being pushed as ways to cut prison violence, boost well-being BY DOUGLAS QUAN, POSTMEDIA NEWS SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 Even though some politicians have derided prison yoga programs as unnecessary inmate “coddling,” there’s a growing push for their expansion across Canada. Advocates say yoga and meditation boost inmates’ mental well-being and help to reduce prison… Continue reading Yoga, meditation being pushed as ways to cut prison violence, boost well-being
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Meditation Improves Focus and Grades in College Students, Research Shows | Elevated Existence
As reported in the journal, Mindfulness, a study of university students in California found those who practiced meditation scored better on tests, and those who meditated before classes focused better and concentrated longer, the UK Telegraph reported. With just six minutes of meditation before a test, students showed better results, according to Jared Ramsburg, a… Continue reading Meditation Improves Focus and Grades in College Students, Research Shows | Elevated Existence
Ethics program looks at prison meditation – Pueblo Chieftain: Faith & Religion
“Guiding Rage into Power” — GRIP is a program in California’s San Quentin prison that uses meditation to help inmates address the root causes of their behavior. The creator of the program tells correspondent Kate Olson that even though they are in prison, they are nevertheless part of a community, and they are learning not… Continue reading Ethics program looks at prison meditation – Pueblo Chieftain: Faith & Religion
Marines Testing Meditation Training; May Teach ‘Mindfulness’ To Young Recruits For Mental Stamina
BY IBTimes Staff Reporter | January 20 2013 1:51 PM In an effort to alleviate the physical and mental strain on troops, the U.S. Marine Corps is now including meditation in its training regimen. It is launching a pilot program using concepts of meditation and mindfulness — concepts aimed at teaching Marines how to keep… Continue reading Marines Testing Meditation Training; May Teach ‘Mindfulness’ To Young Recruits For Mental Stamina
What is the Outdoor Classroom by Eric Nelson
Eric Nelson’s new book, Cultivating Outdoor Classrooms, clarifies the vision of the outdoor classroom, and explains simply and clearly how it addresses the needs of today’s children. He kindly agreed to share some extracts with Collage readers. I hope these selections encourage you to get and read this excellent book. The Outdoor Classroom: Fulfilling a… Continue reading What is the Outdoor Classroom by Eric Nelson